‘Not worth the cost,’ ‘axe the tax,’ and ‘after eight long years’: repetition of phrases in the House may be annoying, but also ‘how political marketing works,’ say experts
The recent Angus Reid survey also found that 73 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that MPs just follow their leaders and there is no real debate on issues in Parliament. That’s a problem. And the closer the election, and the more the Liberals drops in polls, the more rambunctious the House.
What changes a Conservative government might make to Canada’s immigration policies
While some have argued that immigration and related issues have become a third rail in Canadian politics, this need not be the case.
Senator Francis to deliver remarks on ‘100 years of Indigenous international relations’ at Global Centre for Pluralism on Nov. 20
MONDAY, NOV. 20 House Sitting—The House is sitting on Monday, Nov. 20, and will sit for four weeks (Nov. 20-Dec. 15). It’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Book Launch—The Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History hosts the launch of former U.S. congressional staffer Rob Goodman’s new book: Not Here: Why American […]
Here’s hoping Bob Rae will run again: Turcotte
Re: “Marc Garneau would have been the right PM for these times,” (The Hill Times, Nov. 15). Thank you, Andrew Cadell, for reminding us of the impressive qualities and accomplishments of former minister Marc Garneau. Like so many others in Canada and abroad, I was deeply disappointed when Garneau was dropped from cabinet in 2021. […]
Housing and cost of living need to be tackled by all governments, says British Columbia letter writer
Canada has been in a national emergency for some time. At this moment, there are two ongoing crises that affect our society no matter where you live in this nation: housing and the cost of living. Governments are somewhat tackling in the long run the shortage of housing, but as for the moments of our lives […]
Take it easy on the campaign slogans in Question Period, it’s annoying
MPs have been performing for the cameras for decades. But the House debates and Question Period should be more informative, engaging, impassioned, and productive. Of course, Question Period is combative, but it should be so much more. And it’s up to the MPs, not the House Speaker, to change it.
Four new books out: The Mosaic Effect; The Wild Horses of Chilcotin; Beryl, The Making of a Disability Activist; and She Dared to Succeed
Plus, Charlotte Gray’s Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons one of Indigo’s top books of 2023; Pluralism Awards celebrates hard work of diversity; Bobby Jamieson has died; Rob Goodman to launch new book in Toronto; and more.
F-Trudeau messages beyond free speech and harmful to our civic discourse, writes former NDP MP Stoffer
Lately a person cannot help but see some hateful stickers on cars and trucks or flags. I’m referring to the F… Trudeau messages. These expressions go beyond what I would consider free speech, and do nothing to further constructive debate or difference of opinions. I do remind these folks who express themselves in this way […]
PBO analysis finds government slow to implement budget even as overall spending rises
Parliamentary Budgetary Officer Yves Giroux said the latest Supplementary Estimates revealed the government has only sought approval for about 60 per cent of the proposed spending from Budget 2023 so far this year.
This just in: is Poilievre charismatic?
I’m not saying ‘Pierremania’ will sweep Canada the way ‘Trudeaumania’ did in the 1960s or the way ‘Justinmania’ did in 2015. But no one will ever call Pierre Poilievre dull.
